MondayDec 15, 2008 9:45 am

Image Entertainment, Inc. (DISK) Executes North American Distribution Deal with BKN Home Entertainment

Image Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with BKN Home Entertainment Inc ("BKN"), a wholly owned American subsidiary of global animation company BKN International AG. According to the press release, Image Entertainment now has an exclusive distribution arrangement for BKN's entire catalog, which contains more than 300 different episodes from more than 26 properties. Image will also get an exclusive first-look at all new BKN content. Matthew Graham-Clare, managing director of home entertainment for BKN, stated, "We are delighted to work with Image and have high expectations for this partnership with such a well established…

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MondayDec 15, 2008 9:39 am

Capital Gold Corp. (CGLD.OB) Sees Net Income Before Tax Increase 64%

Today, Capital Gold announced that it has recognized a 64% increase in net income before taxes for the first fiscal quarter ending October 31, 2008 compared to the same quarter of last year. Net income before taxes increased from $1,747,000 to approximately $2,863,000, while net income after taxes was reported at $1,936,000 compared to last year’s $1,747,000. To continue expanding production, the company has placed an order for an additional secondary crusher. John Brownlie, the COO of Capital Gold, stated, “The success of all of the upgrades we completed in 2008, including leach pad expansion, additional solution pumps and a…

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MondayDec 15, 2008 9:08 am

Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AVNR.OB) Moves Forward with Zenvia Product, Pays Down Debt through $40 Million Equity Offering

The two critical elements to watch in the pharmaceutical industry are product development and FDA approvals. If a company’s product development pipeline starts to get a bit thin, it will eventually lose revenue generating capacity as patents expire and competition moves in. If FDA approval isn’t obtained, the company is simply sunk in the US for that product. As an investor, watching the product pipeline is the key. This is important not only for the company’s current and future profitability, but because other companies, which may not have the same product development strength, may become interested in acquiring it. In…

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MondayDec 15, 2008 7:07 am

Axial Vector Energy Corp. (AXVC.PK) Makes Significant Headway in the Wind Market

Last month, Axial Vector Energy Corp. announced that its highly efficient motors for wind energy production received strong interest from major windmill energy producers due to the Company’s introductions at the Friedland Equities Global Investment Forum. Through unique advantages, the Axial Vector generators enable windmill manufacturers and wind energy producers to improve their bottom lines, increase their profitability and lower the cost of production. In addition to being able to generate power at wind speeds of one mile per hour, the generators require zero torque at startup, allowing a control module to manage the windmill spin. This seemingly simple advantage…

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MondayDec 15, 2008 6:33 am

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) Establishes Alliances to Strategically Improve Operations

MyECheck, Inc. has established a number of strategic alliances with Internet payment gateways and payments software and service providers for partnership and reseller opportunities. Emphasis has been placed on building sales channels through these partnerships. The company has experienced early success with Cardinal Commerce and has been in discussions with other qualified Value Added Resellers and Payment Service Provides including: • AspDotNetStorefront.com, a division of Discovery Products, Inc., provides online e-commerce shopping cart platforms for over 3,000 merchants and developer partners. • ConsumerDirect® is linked to more than 95% of creditors in the United States, giving its clients a faster…

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FridayDec 12, 2008 11:34 am

IMAX Corp. (IMAX) Announces Management Changes Expected to Support Anticipated Growth

IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX) is one of the world’s leading entertainment technology companies with a strong focus on motion picture technologies. The company today announced changes in its management that will help the company expand operations and successfully execute the company’s anticipated growth. Bradley J. Wechsler, currently serving as chairman and co-CEO of IMAX, will become the sole chairman of the board. Richard L. Gelfond, currently the co-chairman and co-CEO, will become the sole CEO of IMAX and will keep his seat on the board. In a joint statement, Wechsler and Gelfond said the company will begin searching for a…

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FridayDec 12, 2008 8:54 am

Montavo Inc. (MTVO.OB) Defines the Advertiser/Consumer Relationship with Wireless Application

Relationship marketing is nothing new to the world of advertisers and marketers. Finding and developing a close tie with the targeted consumer is one of the easiest ways to build long term sales and loyalty. The world of technology, however, has put a different spin on the concept and forced marketers and advertisers to adapt. Reaching the consumer is no longer just about magazine or television ads. It is about getting the attention of the customer where they are at any given point in the day. Considering that most people are running here and there all day long, this is…

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FridayDec 12, 2008 6:53 am

Senate Rejects Auto Bill; White House May Utilize Other Funds

Stocks opened lower today, although not as low as some might have anticipated, after the Senate opposed the auto bill. "This bill is an incredibly weak bill, it's the product of an administration that wants to kick the can down the road, and I think it has minimal, very little support in our caucus," Sen. Bob Corker stated. However, investors are still holding out hope for a bailout as the White House considers using the Wall Street rescue fund to help troubled auto makers. President George W. Bush's press secretary says it would be "irresponsible" to further weaken the economy…

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ThursdayDec 11, 2008 3:43 pm

Air Products Inc. (APD) Collaborates with Plug Power (PLUG) to Provide Hydrogen Technology for Material Handling Equipment

Air Products Inc. (NSYE: APD) is a global leader in hydrogen fueling infrastructure and technology, seeking methods to generate an eco-friendly, energy efficient hydrogen powered vehicles. The company today announced it will install indoor hydrogen fueling infrastructure to more than 200 fuel cell-powered lift trucks for Central Grocers’ distribution center in Illinois, which is expected to commence operations by the first quarter of 2009. "The operational and environmental benefits of hydrogen powered materials handling management systems will be very evident from day one," Tom Joseph, business development manager for Hydrogen Energy Systems at Air Products stated in the press release.…

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ThursdayDec 11, 2008 2:42 pm

Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc. (AOGN.OB) is “One to Watch”

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc. is an oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition of producing oil and gas properties. Trading on the OTCBB, the Company is doing this in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Their corporate strategy is to use efficient reservoir maintenance and innovative technology to obtain stable cash flows and production. In August, Avalon announced the expansion of their interests in the East Chandler Field, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. This is a property with development potential and Avalon believes that this acquisition will increase their revenues significantly. The Company also looks to…

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